The research is clear: 86% of teenagers use AI, 37% have used it to discuss their feelings, and 44% have never had an AI safety conversation with a parent. Youth workers are on the front lines of this. This toolkit gives you everything you need to have the conversation well.
What is included:
- Research summary table with key findings from four major 2026 studies (Common Sense Media, RAND/JAMA Pediatrics, Jed Foundation, Pew Research) and ministry implications for each finding
- 25 discussion questions organized by topic: general awareness, emotional use, faith and identity, integrity and honesty, safety and privacy
- One-on-one conversation guide with step-by-step prompts for your regular conversations with students
- Scenario response guide covering what to do when a student has been using AI for emotional support, has seen inappropriate content, or discloses something serious
- Parent email template ready to send when introducing AI conversation in youth group
Based on: Common Sense Media Census 2026, RAND/JAMA Pediatrics 2026, Jed Foundation 2026, Pew Research Center 2026.
Not clinical advice. For mental health emergencies, call 988 or 911.
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